Tuesday, November 3, 2015

I can’t believe I’m saying this… but Christmas is just 7 and
a half weeks away. I can hear you groaning! You’re talking about Christmas
before Thanksgiving? Yes, I am. And there’s a good reason.

Homemade gifts are the absolute best. Giving family and
friends special items that you took the time to make yourself offers a profound
message about what the people in your life mean to you. And in order to find time to make DIY
presents, an early start is necessary. Here are some cute and super easy ideas I
found on-line.

Bath Bombs from Something Turquoise

1.Bath
Bombs – Every woman in my life loves the luxury of a long, hot soak. These
fizzy bath bombs would add a spa-like feel to any bath. They look very easy to
make. Find the instructions at Something
Turquoise.

Photo Collage from House on the Way

2. Family Photo Collage Letters – These wooden letters are
available in any craft store, and so is Mod Podge. All you need are some family
photos and a pair of scissors, and you’re all set to craft a fun gift that any
of your friends would love to hang on their wall. Find full instructions at House on the Way.

Body Butter from She Wears Many Hats

3. Body Butter – Three ingredients, all natural, I might add,
are all you need to make this luscious, body-softening cream that can also be
used as lip balm. This is a gift that will help alleviate the dry skin problems
brought on by the cold winter months. Find out how to make this gift at She Wears Many Hats.

Do you give DIY Christmas gifts? What are some of the best
DIY gifts you have given and received?

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What awesome crafts! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try the Bath Bombs. We're lucky to have adult children who make us DIY gifts. One daughter gave me a gorgeous handmade purse last year, and another made me lip balm and hand-crafted seashell candles. I truly treasure these!

Loved to knit and sew holiday gifts when I was younger. The past few years there's hardly been any time, because if I make for one person then I have to make for all of them! These days we make lots of food gifts from our kitchen - cookies, breads, relishes etc in pretty packaging. It's fun and everyone pitches in.

I love to make homemade gifts. To make something so personal and from the heart means a lot to the person receiving the gift. I made homemade ice cream one year for my brother with all the fixings for a banyans split. Another year a wreath for my sister. An angel for another sister. It means a lot to the person.